Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed

With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.

Published on RocksNews: 10 Oct 2026, 06:35 UTC
Updated: 10 Oct 2026, 06:35 UTC
Language: English

Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed — Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed — Image credit: BBC News – Science & Environment

With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.

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